BAE 312A Pair Mic Pres without PSU

The BAE 312A is a world-class preamp that combines a capacitor-free circuit with high-quality Jensen transformers and BAEs proprietary 2015 op-amp for a fast, punchy sound. Perfect for recording drums and fattening up bass DI tracks, the BAE 312A delivers a thick, rich tone with crisp, clear transients.

The BAE 312A preamp is hand-wired using high-quality components to ensure world-class tone. Hearty Jensen transformers at the input and output stages are perfect for adding warmth to any instrument. The capacitor-free signal path easily allows transients to pass through for punchy, percussive recordings. BAEs custom built discrete 2015 op-amp provides a clean, transparent sound that takes well to EQ and dynamics processing.

The BAE 312A features an intuitive design with easy-to-use controls. A large, rugged dial controls gain settings, offering an impressive 66 dB of gain. The mic/instrument switch allows you to toggle between the microphone and high-impedance line level input on the front panel for recording direct instrument signals. The pad button reduces input gain for recording particularly loud instruments like heavy-hitting drummers or roaring guitar amps. The phase reversal button inverts the phase of a signalperfect for recording snare bottom mics! The 48 V button provides phantom power for condenser microphones.

• Made using BAE 2015 opamps
• Supplied with Jensen input and output transformers
• Switches have gold contacts for long life
• XLR connectors on the back for mic input and output and phone jack in front for direct input
• High impedance direct input for guitar and synthesizer
• Separate front panel switches for phantom power